Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Are you seeking a workplace culture that places a priority on people first. Well our product is produce but our passion is people. As the Technician at Truly Green Farms you will be keeping all systems in working order as it is essential to the overall efficiency and maximization of labour. Troubleshooting skills and the ability to carry out repairs in a thorough, timely manner is critical to smooth operation of the farm. This position may require after-hours and/or weekend work. Maintenance & Repair - Responsible for maintaining packhouse machines and equipment - Responsible for maintaining greenhouse equipment (scissor carts, robotic sprayers, etc.) and greenhouse structure (glass, vent window repairs, heating pipe leveling, leak repair, etc.) - General maintenance and cleaning of irrigation and heating system including items such as cleaning and replacing filters, repairing mixing valves, pump removal and installation, etc. - General facility maintenance as needed - Some general maintenance at our various guest worker housing locations - Possible involvement with various aspects of construction - Welding and fabrication as required - Preventative maintenance of farm equipment Food Safety - Ensure compliance of overall CanadaGAP food safety program by being a good example - Ensure employees have proper materials to comply with food safety rules (i.e. blank copies of proper forms or access to electronic forms) - Keep food safety forms up to date throughout the year - Ensure all paperwork/electronic forms pertaining to food safety is submitted monthly - Notify designated employees of food safety infractions (i.e. knife sanitizing stations) - Ensure to always wear gloves when handling the product - Ensure to always wash and disinfect hands after each break Safety, Security, and Biosecurity - Every Truly Green Farms employee has the right to feel safe and secure while working - Properly and regularly uses all safety equipment - Only operates equipment if properly trained or as required by applicable laws - Follows safety procedures when cleaning/handling equipment and tools - Follows the scissor cart operating procedures - Follow the biosecurity protocols. Always enter the building through the boot-scrubber - Reports all accidents, unsafe conditions, security incidents to management Attendance - Scheduling has been established to ensure that the farm is able to meet the production needs. When an employee is late or does not show up, it is difficult for the remaining staff to carry out their functions properly. - Arrives at the farm prepared to work for the scheduled starting time - Works productively through the ending time of the assigned shift - Follows all break/meal period rules and time off requirements - Minimizes absences/tardiness; follows appropriate call-in/call-off procedures Appearance - Wears the uniform designated for their position - Wears safety shoes as outlined in the uniform policy - Keeps hair clean and properly restrained and in a hairnet if working on the pack line - Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance - Keeps fingernails trimmed, clean and free of dirt; gloves are to be worn on the pack line and harvesting Teamwork - It is said that many hands make less work. This is especially true at Truly Green Farms. The systems we have set up on the farm make is necessary for employees to work together. - Works together with other team members to provide the best possible produce - Displays and maintains positive behaviours toward job and company - Helps to create a positive, harassment-free work environment - Carries out duties assigned and willingly helps other employees when necessary - Reacts positively when asked to perform a special task or assignment We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Truly Green is an equal opportunity employer. We are compliant with AODA legislation; if you require work related accommodations, please specify.